Shen Yunsheng was extremely satisfied with the onlookers.
Just as she was about to say something, Granny Yang started playing the emotional card.
“Jingchuan’s family, I had no choice but to sacrifice your eldest branch. Your second uncle and eldest cousin will be taking the provincial examination in the fall. If you bring up the division of the family at this time, how can they be in the mood to study?”
Deng Chengen's youngest son was also going to take the provincial examination. He was well aware of the importance of the provincial examination for children from poor families. If something went wrong halfway through, their career would be over.
Since he has already agreed to help Shen Yunsheng mediate, he should try his best to be fair and just.
“Jingchuan’s family, since your grandmother has said so, then you should wait until the autumn examination is over before dividing the family property.”
Shen Yunsheng: "Grandpa Village Chief, as long as my grandma agrees to two small requests, I will agree to separate the family after the autumn examination."
Deng Chengen: "You tell us first."
Shen Yunsheng: "Actually, my request is very simple. As long as she helps us pay off the loan sharks and stops forcing us to support a second wife, I will agree to separate the family after the autumn examination."
Luo and her daughter-in-law exchanged a glance before she spoke gently: "Over the years, all the money we've earned has gone to the second wife. I was forced to borrow money from loan sharks."
Qiu hurriedly denied it: "Sister-in-law, don't slander our second branch. I didn't see your money."
When her sister-in-law got angry, Luo was both angry and upset.
“Second Aunt of the child, you should have a conscience. If it weren’t for our family working away from home all year round to support your husband’s education, we wouldn’t be in this situation. Now, you’re trying to deny our contributions just because you said I didn’t see any of our money.”
When the mother-in-law retaliated, Shen Yunsheng immediately chimed in: "Second Aunt, don't pretend to be innocent after getting the benefit. If you piss me off, I won't mind having the marriage adjudicated."
Before Shen Yunsheng could finish speaking, Granny Yang immediately tried to appease him: "Jingchuan's family, don't take it to heart by your second aunt. Your second uncle and I remember all the contributions your eldest son's family has made!"
The old lady giving in was exactly what Shen Yunsheng had expected.
“Grandma, I don’t want to make things difficult for you. As long as you agree not to let our eldest son’s family support my second uncle’s family, I will give you living expenses every month and I will never let you go hungry.”
Deng Chengen strongly agreed with Shen Yunsheng's point of view. Granny Yang was an elder and should be supported, but Shen Wenkai's family was able-bodied and Shen Yunsheng had no obligation to support them.
“Sister-in-law, you should also say something.”
Granny Yang was still hesitating whether to agree to Shen Yunsheng's request. If she agreed, she would have no chance to control the eldest son's family in the future. If she didn't agree, she would be drowned in the spittle of the villagers.
Deng Chengen sighed softly, "Sister-in-law, if we break off the relationship through official channels, the careers of Wen Kai and his son will be over. I advise you to think carefully."
After hesitating for a long time, Granny Yang finally looked up at Deng Chengen.
“Village chief, every family has its own troubles. If Wenjing’s family doesn’t help, how can I afford to send Wenkai and Hongbin to school!”
“Sister-in-law, Wenjing’s family has done more than enough. If it were anyone else, they would have severed their mother-son relationship with you three years ago.”
Deng Chengen was also the father of three sons, but he was not as biased as Granny Yang. He sent his youngest son to school only after everyone agreed.
Although he cannot be completely impartial, he will not try to scheme against his children.
Shen Yunsheng urged impatiently, "Grandma, my time is precious. If you don't really want to reconcile, don't delay my earning money."
Granny Yang's face was extremely ugly. She pondered for a long time before finally speaking with a stern face: "Since you are unwilling to support your second uncle's education, then we will not help you pay back the money."
Shen Yunsheng: "I agree to your proposal, but we must sign a contract as proof."
Granny Yang's face darkened further. This brat was getting smarter and smarter. Once the contract was signed, she would have no reason to ask for money.
Qiu was more than happy to accept this, as she was truly afraid that Shen Yunsheng would ask her for money.
Granny Yang sneered, "Jingchuan's family, is this little thing worth you signing a contract as proof? What kind of person do you take me for?"
Shen Yunsheng said with a mocking smile, "I don't trust your character. If there's no contract and you go back on your word, I wouldn't dare do anything to you."
Granny Yang's face turned bright red.
“I agree to draw up a contract as proof, but this contract is only valid for you two, mother and daughter-in-law. Your father-in-law and Wanqing still need to support your second uncle’s education.”
Shen Yunsheng clenched his fists in anger. This old hag was shameless. She had abandoned all her morals in order to support her second son's education.
Granny Yang said smugly, "Jingchuan's wife, you should think it over carefully. If you agree, I will write the contract right away."
Shen Yunsheng: "Whether my father-in-law continues to support my second uncle's education is his personal freedom, and I have no right to interfere. As for Wanqing, it's time for her to prepare her own dowry."
Luo was so angry with her mother-in-law that she cried. Her mother-in-law was so good at paving the way for her second wife that she didn't even spare her youngest daughter.
“Jingchuan’s family, we don’t want the contract anymore. Your sister’s fate is still in the old lady’s hands.”
Shen Yunsheng tenderly supported his mother-in-law's trembling body.
“Mother! Don’t worry, I won’t let the old lady get away with it. Doing so will only make the world look down on Second Uncle.”
Deng Chengen also felt that Granny Yang had gone too far.
"Sister-in-law, you're so confused. Wanqing isn't Wenkai's daughter. You're making her earn money to support Wenkai's education. Are you trying to ruin Wenkai's future?"
Seeing Deng Chengen's serious expression, Granny Yang softened her tone.
“Village chief, I will do whatever you say. You can help us write the contract now.”
Deng Chengen looked up at Shen Yunsheng: "Jingchuan's family, if you have no objections, I will write a contract for you."
Shen Yunsheng: "I have one more small request: I want to have my own meals."
Granny Yang's eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
"I disagree with you having separate meals."
Shen Yunsheng: "If you don't agree to separate meals, then you can have your second uncle's family pay for their meals as well."
Qiu Shi: "Jingchuan's family, do you have to be so meticulous? If you cook separately, what will happen to your grandmother? You can't just kick her out."
Taking the opportunity, Granny Yang made a request: "Jingchuan's family, just give me five hundred coins a month. I'll cook for myself, you don't need to worry about me."
Shen Yunsheng sneered. This old lady really dared to ask for an exorbitant amount. Five hundred coins a month? She was dreaming.
“Jingchuan’s family, five hundred coins, not a single copper coin less.”
No sooner had Granny Yang finished speaking than Deng Chengen stepped in to stop her.
“Sister-in-law, your demands are a bit excessive. Although Jingchuan’s family is your granddaughter-in-law, she has no obligation to support you. Even if you go to the county government to make a scene, you will not be in the right.”
When Granny Yang saw Deng Chengen get angry, she obediently admitted defeat.
About fifteen minutes later
Shen Yunsheng had just received the contract and was about to take her mother-in-law to the market when she saw an official in a red battle robe driving a carriage straight towards the big locust tree.
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